Was there ever room for someone in the spotlight with Michelle Obama?
Antonio Rivera Staff Writer As President Barack Obama’s time in office is coming to an end, a lot of people have chosen to look back on the past eight years. As we reflect, it seems one of the biggest political stars to emerge from Obama’s presidency is his wife, Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama has become one of the biggest pop icons in America. Her … Continue reading Was there ever room for someone in the spotlight with Michelle Obama?
A Talk with the Women’s Rugby Club
Ian Hammock Staff Writer Thursday night marked the last practice of the week for the Spartan Women’s Rugby Team. As practice wrapped up, I approached two of them – Mary Judge and Dianna Posey – for their thoughts on their experiences on the team and their thoughts on the season. I asked the reason they joined the team. “Well, I played soccer for 12 … Continue reading A Talk with the Women’s Rugby Club
UNCG Dance Program Presents the Prime Movers Concert
Emily Cramton Staff Writer This past weekend, members of the dance program at UNCG presented their Prime Movers Concert for 2016. The evening consisted of multiple dances choreographed and performed by students of the dance program. The concert was organized to support and reflect the hard work of the Prime Movers program, which is a student-run organization. Prime Movers provides students with the opportunity … Continue reading UNCG Dance Program Presents the Prime Movers Concert
Campus Moviefest provides opportunities and entertainment for students
Jared Lawrence Staff Writer It’s not quite the level of Cannes or Sundance, but UNCG puts on a good show when Campus MovieFest comes to town. Every year, students ranging from film majors, theater majors to a few friends with a camera, can enter their film for a chance to advance to the national competition. Each film, no more than five minutes long, exhibited … Continue reading Campus Moviefest provides opportunities and entertainment for students
First time voting
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer Voting is a right and a civic duty. That’s exactly what I was told whenever I was younger, but my parents also added in that if I abstained from voting, then I didn’t really have a right to complain. I took that as a chance to make sure that I am as educated as possible about different candidates and their … Continue reading First time voting
Keep Borders Open for International Refugees
Dylan Hull StaffWriter A man stands five meters below what once was the surface of a city. Dwarfed by the surrounding rubble, the man points upward, as if to show where the ground once separated the streets from his shelter beneath the earth. The sun beats down on the man’s shoulders, exposing him to the munitions of friend and foe. The city is Aleppo, … Continue reading Keep Borders Open for International Refugees
The Fairytale of Romantic Relationships in 2016
Sarah Swindell Opinions Editor Once upon a time, when I was a little girl in braided pigtails, I dreamed of a prince coming to me in some cinematic moment and the world would fall into place. I was intoxicated with childhood princess films, filling my imagination with dreams of happily ever after. As an older girl in braided pigtails verging on actual full-fledged adulthood, … Continue reading The Fairytale of Romantic Relationships in 2016
A lesson in LGBTQ+ history
Catie Byrne Features Editor From 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 26, the Office of Intercultural Engagement and UNCG’s Queer Student Union hosted Dr. Jim Carmichael, for “A Lesson in LGBTQ+ History.” Clad in a tweed suit jacket, a brown corduroy vest and a blue ascot, “A Lesson in LGBTQ+ History” speaker, Dr. Jim Carmichael, looked the academic that he is, and began his talk with a … Continue reading A lesson in LGBTQ+ history
Ghost Hunter drops secrets of the paranormal
Nikki Yopp Staff Writer “Do you believe in ghosts?” That was the first question that ghost hunter, Chris Fleming, had for his UNCG audience on Saturday, Oct. 29. The EUC Auditorium was filled to the brim at 8 p.m., the energy in the room teeming with anticipation for the haunting halloweekend experience. While the first portion of the Fleming’s’ show was educational, the spooky … Continue reading Ghost Hunter drops secrets of the paranormal
ACE’s Halloween celebration
Jamie Biggs Staff Writer The week before Halloween isn’t normally met with seventy degree temperatures and the daily struggle of deciding whether boots or flip-flops are more appropriate for the day’s weather. Halloween falls during one of the busiest times of the semester for college students, with just one month left until studying and exams occupy all of our time. This year, the holiday … Continue reading ACE’s Halloween celebration
